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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 534.02 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 534.02 and 191.27 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 534.02 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/534.02 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 534.02 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 102,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,142.01/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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